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How Did Nicholas Alkemade Survive an 18,000 Feet Drop Without a Parachute?

People & Society / November 13, 2021

As a tail gunner for the No. 115 Squadron, Nicholas Alkemade became known as a survivor from one of the attacks of the Junkers Ju 88 fighters. As the aircraft he boarded became quickly engulfed in flames, Alkemade took the risk of jumping without a parachute. With the cushion provided by the young pine trees […]

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British breweries donated free beer to soldiers during WWII, but after D-Day, there was no room for it on the ships going across the English Channel. Spitfire mechanics and pilots worked together to modify pylons to carry beer kegs and deliver brews to the troops. Flying high enough chilled it.

Alcoholic Beverages / April 12, 2021

Spitfire – bringing beer kegs to the men in Normandy RAF Spitfire – “Mod. XXX” Beer-Carrying Spitfires British breweries donated free beer to soldiers during World War II, but just after D-Day, there was no room made to ship it over the English Channel. Spitfire mechanics and pilots worked together to modify pylons to carry

British breweries donated free beer to soldiers during WWII, but after D-Day, there was no room for it on the ships going across the English Channel. Spitfire mechanics and pilots worked together to modify pylons to carry beer kegs and deliver brews to the troops. Flying high enough chilled it. Read More »